Central Bank Revokes Licences of 132 Microfinance Banks, Others
Premium Times
The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, revoked the licenses in the exercise of the powers conferred on the Central Bank of Nigeria Read more »
World Bank, World Economic Forum Support Nigeria's Action Against Plastic Pollution
Daily Trust
The World Bank, the World Economic Forum (WEF), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and other organizations have pledged their support Nigeria's efforts… Read more »
Ghana to Host 30th Annual Meeting, Anniversary of Afreximbank
Ghanaian Times
Ghana is to play host to the 30th annual meeting and anniversary of the African Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) in Accra. Read more »
Bk Officially Inaugurates 'Modern' Giporoso Branch
New Times
Bank of Kigali (BK) on May 23 opened its Giporoso branch situated in the Sar Motor Building, Remera. Read more »
NBS Bank Introduces 'Open Banking'
Nyasa Times
NBS Bank has introduced 'open banking', a form of integrational banking that allows other banks and financial institutions to integrate with its system for various payments to… Read more »
Zimbabwe's Woes Affecting Rest of Region - Chissano
allAfrica
The crisis in Zimbabwe is having “terrible consequences” for the whole of Southern Africa by delaying the building of roads, railways and power lines, says former… Read more »
Banking Sector Strong, Solvent to Support Economic Growth - Second Deputy Governor
Ghanaian Times
The banking sector remains solvent and strong to support economic growth despite the recent challenges faced by the country, Second Deputy Governor, Mrs Elsie Addo Awadzi, has… Read more »
Self-Employed Sportmen Urged to Secure Future With SSNIT Scheme
Ghanaian Times
Self-employed sportsmen and administrators have been urged to enrol onto the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) scheme to shelter their future. Read more »
Beware of Yet Another Imposter Facebook Page Offering 'Inua Jamii' Loans
Africa Check
IN SHORT: The Kenyan government aid programme Inua Jamii is frequently impersonated on Facebook, targeting the desperate and vulnerable. This page in the programme's name is… Read more »
Registrar of Companies Removed From His Position After He Decline to Register Vista Bank
Foroyaa
Registrar of Companies Alieu Jallow has been removed from his position by his superiors at the State Law Office after he declined to execute what he called illegal instructions… Read more »
Pastor Ezekiel's Church, School Allowed to Access Accounts as Court Declines to Extend Freeze Orders
Capital FM
Members of New Life church and Kilifi international school are now free to access their respective bank accounts after the High Court declined to extend the freeze order. Read more »
Medical Insurance Goes Cardless As Smart Launches Mobile App to Enhance Healthcare Administration
Nile Post
Smart Applications International Ltd, a leading ICT and biometric giant, has launched a virtual mode of medical access to enhance provider transparency in healthcare… Read more »
Central Bank Introduces New Sanctions to Combat Money Laundering
New Times
Financial institutions regulated by the Central Bank in Rwanda will face administrative sanctions including losing licenses for financing terrorism, non-compliance with money… Read more »
CBN Places 7,552 Bvn On Watchlist As eNaira Transactions Hit 1.4m
Leadership
The Central Bank of Nigeira (CBN) has placed 7,552 Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) on its watchlist for fraudulent transactions, even as the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)… Read more »
IMF Executive Board Approves a U.S.$191.4 Million Extended Credit Facility Arrangement With the Central African Republic [document]
IMF
Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement of SDR 141.68 million (about… Read more »